Title: Scandal!

Author: Lady Red Secrets

Rating: T

Genre: Romance

Summary: Video scandals on famous celebrities are nothing new in show business. But what if the famous scandal-free Tsuruga Ren is the co-star of one such video? The entire Japan is in chaos of course. RenxKyouko

Disclaimer: I don't own Skip Beat nor do I own the song Secret Love Song.

Chapter 1: Caught!

"Unbelievable" I murmur to myself as I crouch behind the boxes. I rummage into my bag for the video camera to capture an incredible opportunity.

"Do we really have to do this?" The young woman asks her voice unsure.

"Yes." The man replies.

"Hurry, hurry, hurry...where is that damn camera?!" I angrily whispered to myself, "Aha!" I cheer.

Silence followed.

"Mo-"

"I think I heard something." The young woman says. My heart stopped, slapping a hand to my cover my mouth and mentally berated myself for being loud.

Another short silence ensues.

"Are you trying to stall me?" The male's low voice is laced with warning. I thought I heard a squeak as I try to turn the damn camera on, "Why won't you turn on?! Wait, why are there no batteries in this thing?!"

"W-what? NO! Of course not!" Cries the poor woman.

"Are you trying to tell me that you've already learned everything there is in acting? Such arrogance." The male's threatening voice says. I curse as I try to find the batteries.

"Nooo! It's just that I've never done anything like it before and I don't think I can do it because if I did I might damage your ears beyond repair and then you would be forced to resign and it'll be my fault-" The young woman's outburst is stopped by the male's sudden laughter.

"You seriously believe that?" I do not hear any response from the girl. "Aha" I mentally cheer again as I get hold of the batteries.

"Look, you're an actress-"

"I'm still a newbie."

"-so you need to be prepared to deal with all kinds of roles."

"But that doesn't mean I have to that!" I blink. I wonder what they are talking about. I turn my attention to inserting the batteries into the slots instead.

"If you can't even do that then I guess you'll never become a proper actress." Silence ensues and I shivered. Why is it suddenly so cold? I hesitantly check behind me. I heard that a beheaded security guard roams the building. I gulp and turn the camera on.

"Fine!" The woman exclaimed. I heard a shuffle. I cover the red light with my index finger as I place the camera on top of a box and smirk, "Perfect."

The camera blurs as it tries to focus down on the two figures outside of an emergency exit door.

The man is standing in front of the young woman who is sitting on the third step of the staircase, leaning on the metal railings. She takes a deep breath and a couple of seconds later, her voice resonates. I shiver and I see my arms getting goose bumps. Wow, I thought.

When you hold me in the street and you kiss me on the dance floor

She clenches her fist in her lap.

I wish that it could be like that
Why can't it be like that
'Cause I'm yours

The young woman raises her head to look up at the man whose face mirrors the pain evident in her voice.

We keep behind closed doors
Every time I see you, I die a little more
Stolen moments that we steal as the curtain falls
It'll never be enough

She raises her hands to hold his as the man kneels down to look at her properly.

It's obvious you're meant for me
Every piece of you, it just fits perfectly
Every second, every thought, I'm in so deep
But I'll never show it on my face
But we know this, we got a love that is homeless

Her right hand travels to his face and she strokes his cheek. Pain is reflected in the man's eyes as he leans into her touch, his hands gripping her forearms.

Why can't you hold me in the street?
Why can't I kiss you on the dance floor?
I wish that it could be like that
Why can't we be like that?
'Cause I'm yours

The man opens his eyes and looks at her straight in the eyes. He opens his mouth and the longing he felt is channeled to his voice.

When you're with him, do you call his name
Like you do when you're with me, does it feel the same?
Would you leave if I was ready to settle down?
Or would you play it safe and stay?

Girl you know this, we got a love that is hopeless

The man abruptly stands up and pulls the young woman with him. His arms wraps around her small frame, bringing her close to his own. Her arms wrap around his neck and they dance, slowly rocking side to side. Their voices blend in a perfect, heartbreaking harmony.

Why can't you hold me in the street?
Why can't I kiss you on the dance floor?
I wish that it could be like that
Why can't we be like that?
'Cause I'm yours

They both pull away but their eyes find each other. The man sings,

And nobody knows I'm in love with someone's baby

She viciously shakes her head.

I don't wanna hide us away

The man leans his forehead against hers.

Tell the world about the love we making

She gives him a sad smile.

I'm living for that day

He smiles back and they both close their eyes, at the moment content with just being in each other's embrace.

Someday

The man pulls away completely and takes a few steps back. The young woman's arms tries to pull him back but he shook his head, no.

Why can't I hold you in the street?
Why can't I kiss you on the dance floor?

She pulls back her arms and wraps them around her instead, seemingly trying to protect herself.

I wish that we could be like that
Why can't we be like that?
'Cause I'm yours, I'm yours

As if the strength of her legs left her, the young woman falls to the floor as the man walks backward until his back makes contact with the wall. Both hands are clenched tightly.

Oh, why can't you hold me in the street?
Why can't I kiss you on the dance floor?
I wish that it could be like that
Why can't it be like that?
'Cause I'm yours

Tears start falling from the man's eyes as he slowly slid to the ground, hiding his face into his bent knees. The young woman raises a hand to her face, wiping away the tears,

Why can't I say that I'm in love?
I wanna shout it from the rooftops
I wish that it could be like that
Why can't we be like that?
'Cause I'm yours

The young woman reaches for the metal railing, gripping it tightly and rests forehead on the cold metal.

Why can't we be like that?
Wish we could be like that

I was captured in their spell and I did not notice that I have been crying with them too. I turn the camera off and carefully crawl back to the next floor. I need to upload this. It can jumpstart my career as a journalist. I grinned as I wipe away my tears.

To be continued...

So...how was it? I'm sorry in advance for any grammatical mistakes. Please let me know what you think. Constructive criticisms are encouraged!